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Jon1097 · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:29 pm Post subject: Jons Gorilla

Capps, sorry I just realized I never replied to your last question. I bought my gas tank off of ebay at least a year ago. I just kept an eye out for one that would fit between the frame rails. Getting one custom made was too expensive. This one was 30 gallons and pretty much just a rectangle tank. I plan doing the tank straps over later for stronger ones for off-roading but mine will hold for now.

capps · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject:

Do you have any pictures of the fuel tank and installation? I have a Jeep tank that I was going to mount, but there are clearance issues with the filler and rear crossmember. Looking at other options, or putting the filler on the driver side. Really wanted to keep the filler on the right side like the real deal.

Jon1097 · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:54 am Post subject:

I'll have to get pictures of it later but my filler neck is on the top angled to the side. I did have to cut a little off the neck to have enough room to attach the hose but it works. I'm still not happy with it- I'll either end up dropping the tank down a little bit more (longer straps) or getting a new neck put in on the side if I have room. Mine works but there's no accessing the top of the fuel tank for maintenance (fuel level gauge). I did end up putting the pickup at the bottom of the rear of the tank so I wouldn't run out of gas going uphill, only down hill.

Jeremy 4x4 · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:35 am Post subject:

Very nice job. That is one great looking truck. It's nice to see some burly trucks with soft tops and doors.

One question though, do you plan on relocating the exhaust. It looks like you could never take it 4x4ing without them getting ripped off or crunched.

Nice truck though. Hope you get all the bugs worked out!

look forward to seeing interior pics.
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Will use 3/4 Suburban 4x4 frame. Here to get 411 and learn. Going for a cummins w/700ft-lbs of torque, A4 w/lockup. Dana 60 Front, 14 bolt rear. Removable hardtop/soft top adaptable to wagon back/hard top, maybe a slant back. Interchanging bumper system.

Jon1097 · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:41 pm Post subject: Gorilla Overheating

The exhaust pictured was temporarily clamped- just so it wouldn't be so loud getting it to the exhaust shop. The final exhaust comes out just in front of the rear tires. I shouldn't have any problems off road if I ever get there.
My truck has been back at with my mechanic for the past month. It started overheating real bad and I had a couple small things I never had time to finish. I had one electric fan under the radiaor which was not enough. I had to add one on top also to push. My mechanic works on it on the side so it is taking a long time.

capps · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:37 am Post subject:

I have seen this problem solved two ways. One was to build a shroud that would force the air through the radiator instead of arond it. others have installed a better cooling radiator and solve the problem. If you search you will see several discussions on overheating.

Jon1097 · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:23 pm Post subject:

It's been a while since I've been on here. I hope everyones' builds are going ok. I don't get to drive my gorilla much- I think I've put 500 miles on it since it was finished. Here is a current pic of it. I plan on putting probably 44" tires on it eventually with different rims. I have started building a real hummer but it is going slow. I took a rolling chassis completely apart and painted it. Now I'm putting the frame back together. Good to see the forum still going.

capps · Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject:

With such a great looking finished product, why only 500 miles? Where in Florida are you located? 44's may fit with the lift you already have. 44's may be difficult to drive on as a daily driver. I prefer 38's to 40's as it makes it easier to climb in.

Jon1097 · Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:26 pm Post subject:

I'm up in Jacksonville (or down from you). I've driven it on the beach once but there were so many stuck vehicles on the beach I felt bad driving by (mine was only 2wd at the time and I didn't want to get mine stuck). I might end up going with 40"s- I know I want larger wheels. It seems like we have a 6 month rainy season- the first "storm" I drove through my wipers went out. The last time I brought the girlfriend I left the doors at home and it stormed. It was coming in sideways and she wasn't happy. Oh well.

capps · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 2:40 am Post subject:

Looks like you have a straight axle frame. Would you post some photos of how you mounted the hood?

Jon1097 · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:09 pm Post subject:

Capps I hadn't forgotten about you. I'll get pictures of the hood mounting up. It's good to see you over on G503 or the G as they call it. I'm amazed at how much they know about humvees. Building a real one is going to be a lot harder than the replica. Oh well.

Jon1097 · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:04 pm Post subject:

Capps, were you talking about the hinges on the hood mounting or the top part near the windshield? Attached are pics of the hinges- one side is flat and the other side is L shaped. My mechanic came up with the idea of the stops. They are basically just long bolts with bushings that are bent at the tops. It was a much simpler idea than the hydraulic arms I was trying to use. Let me know if you have any questions about the pictures.

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